Standing there in the aftermath of our previous meeting, the tension in the air tangible, I couldn't help but be grateful to Ethan for his sincere remarks. I felt validated and purposed by his recognition of my contributions to our objective, which gave me hope that my efforts were not in vain.
I was uncomfortable, though, even as I reveled in Ethan's compliments. We knew our break would be brief because our trip had been dangerous and risky.
Cole's voice, anxious, "We can't stay here," shattered through my dream. "We must continue, discover a route up that cliff, before we are taken by surprise once more."
His comments brought me back to earth and made the seriousness of our circumstances sink in once more. Still, there was no obvious way out in the midst of nowhere, surrounded by unkn
